A2 vs H2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2026)
AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics) vs Unitree Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
A2 leads in more DOF, higher payload, faster speed, while H2 leads in longer runtime, lower price. Overall, A2 has an edge in 3 out of 5 compared categories.
A2
AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics)
H2
Unitree Robotics
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A2 H2
Specifications
$100,000Price$29,900
169 cmHeight182 cm
69 kgWeight70 kg
40DOF31
15 kgPayload7 kg
2hRuntime3h
3.3 m/sSpeed1.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
200 TOPSComputeIntel Core i5 / i7 + Jetson Thor (EDU)
Task Capabilities
✓Pick up a box from shelf?
✓Open a door handle?
✓Pour liquid into cup?
◔Use a power tool?
◔Type on keyboard?
✓Climb stairs with load?
◔Walk on uneven terrain?
✓Run (>3 m/s)?
◔Crouch under obstacle?
✓Navigate in crowd?
✓Recognize & locate objects?
✓Respond to voice commands?
✓Detect humans nearby?
✕Work 8-hour shift?
?Hot-swap battery?
◔Operate 24/7 (with charging)?
✕Work in rain (IP65+)?
✕Work below 0°C?
✕Work in dusty environment?
✓Work safely alongside humans?
Ecosystem Openness
60
A2
/100
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H2
AimRT framework (ROS2/gRPC/MQTT). Chinese docs primarily.
Pros and cons at a glance
A2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
H2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 31 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Low rated payload (7 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: A2 or H2?
H2 is cheaper at $29,900 vs $100,000 for A2. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Which has higher payload: A2 or H2?
A2 rates a higher payload at 15 kg vs 7 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both A2 and H2 shipping to customers?
Yes. Both are commercially available as of the last review. Delivery timelines and customer geographies vary per vendor — check the manufacturer page for each.
Does A2 or H2 use LiDAR?
A2 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; H2 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2026